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Urban Planner roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a degree in urban planning, environmental planning, or a related field. Canadians can apply at the port of entry without consular processing. Mexican nationals must obtain a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before starting work.
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Architect / Urban planner/ Landscape Architect - Diverse Portfolio Opportunity
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions in Architecture. By joining us as a Project Architect / Urban planner/ Landscape Architect, you’ll research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects and masterplans for clients in a variety of industries (examples include data center, commercial and advanced manufacturing), apply knowledge of architectural design, urban planning/site master planning, and work on zoning, building codes, and high level grading, earthwork, stormwater and utility diagrams.
You’ll support our projects during the Due Diligence design and Masterplanning phases so your diverse experience as a project architect/masterplanner/landscape architect will be critical in supporting our team in coordinating and delivering this project work. Your technical expertise to lead planning layouts, spearhead cross discipline coordination conversations and gather critical data from various SMEs (Subject Matter Experts and Technologists) will be critical in converting this information into due diligence reports, and masterplans for our clients.
This is a hybrid all US location opportunity, allowing candidates the flexibility to work remotely and report into a local Jacobs office for team meetings and collaboration. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global and local.
Your role will include delivering excellence in all phases of projects, from due diligence, masterplanning, site planning and high level programming handoff to the design team, maintaining firm-wide quality standards while working closely with technical leadership and engineering discipline leads to understand design intent and goals for successful implementation for various building design projects. Our team is actively working on advanced technology facilities with our clients and producing cutting edge design solutions supporting the development of AI and other critical facilities. Join us in growing our team in this exciting market. Bring your passion for innovation, ambitious spirit, and expertise. We’ll help you thrive, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world together.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or Master of Science in City and Regional Planning
8+ years of professional experience
Demonstrated program experience in the usage of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office and Adobe suite
Extensive experience with building codes and researching zoning, and permitting requirements
Understanding of scopes of work, analyzing risks associated with land development, and reviewing schedules
Ability to lead project work layouts and drive action items and responses
Ability to be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable speaking with various stakeholders to gather information and drive leading plan changes based on provided data from others
Ability to understand grading, earthwork, stormwater, and utility diagrams
* Ability to travel to project sites in the US
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Architecture or Landscape Architecture
Master of Science in City and Regional Planning
Experience with designing advanced facilities (Data Centers, Life Science or other Industrial Facilities that also include office environments)
Previous Due Diligence work experience with Data Centers (preferred)
Participation in professional organizations
LEED AP credentials
* Desired but not required - Professional Architectural License, AND/OR Landscape Architect License
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,400.00 to $125,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job posted on February 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Architect / Urban planner/ Landscape Architect - Diverse Portfolio Opportunity
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions in Architecture. By joining us as a Project Architect / Urban planner/ Landscape Architect, you’ll research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects and masterplans for clients in a variety of industries (examples include data center, commercial and advanced manufacturing), apply knowledge of architectural design, urban planning/site master planning, and work on zoning, building codes, and high level grading, earthwork, stormwater and utility diagrams.
You’ll support our projects during the Due Diligence design and Masterplanning phases so your diverse experience as a project architect/masterplanner/landscape architect will be critical in supporting our team in coordinating and delivering this project work. Your technical expertise to lead planning layouts, spearhead cross discipline coordination conversations and gather critical data from various SMEs (Subject Matter Experts and Technologists) will be critical in converting this information into due diligence reports, and masterplans for our clients.
This is a hybrid all US location opportunity, allowing candidates the flexibility to work remotely and report into a local Jacobs office for team meetings and collaboration. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global and local.
Your role will include delivering excellence in all phases of projects, from due diligence, masterplanning, site planning and high level programming handoff to the design team, maintaining firm-wide quality standards while working closely with technical leadership and engineering discipline leads to understand design intent and goals for successful implementation for various building design projects. Our team is actively working on advanced technology facilities with our clients and producing cutting edge design solutions supporting the development of AI and other critical facilities. Join us in growing our team in this exciting market. Bring your passion for innovation, ambitious spirit, and expertise. We’ll help you thrive, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world together.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or Master of Science in City and Regional Planning
8+ years of professional experience
Demonstrated program experience in the usage of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office and Adobe suite
Extensive experience with building codes and researching zoning, and permitting requirements
Understanding of scopes of work, analyzing risks associated with land development, and reviewing schedules
Ability to lead project work layouts and drive action items and responses
Ability to be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable speaking with various stakeholders to gather information and drive leading plan changes based on provided data from others
Ability to understand grading, earthwork, stormwater, and utility diagrams
* Ability to travel to project sites in the US
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Architecture or Landscape Architecture
Master of Science in City and Regional Planning
Experience with designing advanced facilities (Data Centers, Life Science or other Industrial Facilities that also include office environments)
Previous Due Diligence work experience with Data Centers (preferred)
Participation in professional organizations
LEED AP credentials
* Desired but not required - Professional Architectural License, AND/OR Landscape Architect License
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,400.00 to $125,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job posted on February 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Urban Planner
Verify your degree meets TN requirements
The TN category for Urban Planners requires a degree in urban planning or a closely related field. A degree in geography or architecture may qualify, but prepare a credential evaluation explaining how your program aligns with U.S. urban planning curricula.
Target employers with planning department infrastructure
Municipal governments, regional planning agencies, and engineering consultancies with dedicated planning divisions are most familiar with TN sponsorship. Federal contractors working on infrastructure projects also regularly hire Urban Planners under TN status.
Search TN-ready Urban Planner roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by TN visa eligibility to surface employers already open to sponsoring Canadian and Mexican professionals. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where the job description and employer history align with TN Urban Planner requirements.
Prepare a detailed support letter before your offer
Your employer's support letter must describe your specific duties, confirm they require urban planning expertise, and reference your qualifying degree. Vague letters citing general project management duties are a common cause of TN refusals at the port of entry.
Clarify professional licensure expectations early
AICP certification is common among U.S. planners but is not a TN requirement. Confirm with your employer whether they expect licensure before hiring, so credential gaps don't surface after an offer is extended and the TN filing is underway.
Understand Mexican nationals face a consular step Canadians skip
If you're a Mexican national, your employer's support letter and your credentials must satisfy a U.S. consular officer, not a CBP officer at the border. Build four to six weeks into your start date timeline to accommodate the consulate appointment and processing.
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Find Urban Planner JobsUrban Planner TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Urban Planner role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Urban Planner is a named occupation on the USMCA TN profession list. To qualify, you need a degree in urban planning or a closely related field such as regional planning or environmental planning, and your job duties must genuinely require that planning expertise. Roles that are primarily project management with minimal planning analysis can face scrutiny at the port of entry.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Urban Planner positions?
For Canadian and Mexican Urban Planners, TN has clear advantages over H-1B. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadians can activate TN status at a land border or airport without waiting for consular processing. H-1B requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection, and a multi-month USCIS adjudication. For a qualified Urban Planner from Canada or Mexico, TN is typically faster and more predictable than H-1B.
Can I switch Urban Planner employers while on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before starting with a new employer, that employer must obtain a new TN approval for you. Canadians can do this at the port of entry with a new support letter and credentials. Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate. Do not begin work with the new employer before the new TN is approved.
Where can I find Urban Planner jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which makes it hard to identify employers genuinely open to TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles under USMCA visa categories, including Urban Planner positions. You can filter directly for TN-eligible roles without manually screening each employer for sponsorship willingness.
Does the TN visa cover Urban Planners working on contract or consulting projects?
TN status can cover contract and consulting arrangements, but your employer of record must be a U.S. entity that can credibly demonstrate an employer-employee relationship or a genuine service arrangement. Self-employment and independent contracting where you are your own employer do not qualify for TN status. If you work through a staffing agency or planning consultancy as the sponsoring employer, the arrangement may qualify depending on how the relationship is structured.
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